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$71+ Cheap flights from California to Columbus (CMH)

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LAX — CMH
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from California to Columbus

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Columbus flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$142
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$71
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$308

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
From California to Columbus
One-way flight from California to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Columbus.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Columbus.

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Cheapest flights from California to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:10 amLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 51mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/194:56 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$142
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/74:59 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop21h 10mFrontier
Sat 5/105:59 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop26h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:20 amLAX - CMH
Nonstop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/165:45 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$189
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/94:56 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop7h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2410:50 amSAN - CMH
1 stop26h 34mFrontier
Thu 5/295:21 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$191
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:00 amLAX - CMH
1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/711:27 amCMH - LAX
1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$192
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:00 amLAX - CMH
1 stop7h 01mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/24:56 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$197
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/259:03 amLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/307:53 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop16h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2112:59 amLAS - CMH
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Thu 6/59:22 amCMH - LAS
1 stop14h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$218
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Thu 6/57:00 amBUR - CMH
1 stop6h 01mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/94:56 pmCMH - BUR
1 stop8h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/23$237
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/45:21 pmONT - CMH
1 stop20h 05mFrontier
Sun 6/85:21 pmCMH - ONT
1 stop9h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1712:10 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Sat 9/203:35 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$243

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/15

9:10 am-4:01 pm

Nonstop3h 51m

Columbus

Mon 5/19

4:56 pm-6:22 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$142

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

4:59 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Columbus

Sat 5/10

5:59 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop26h 44m

$188

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

9:20 am-4:55 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Columbus

Tue 9/16

5:45 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

$189

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/5

6:45 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Columbus

Mon 6/9

4:56 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$190

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Sat 5/24

10:50 am-4:24 pm

1 stop26h 34m

Columbus

Thu 5/29

5:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$191

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Columbus

Sat 6/7

11:27 am-5:13 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$192

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Columbus

Mon 6/2

4:56 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$197

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/25

9:03 am-3:52 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

Columbus

Mon 6/30

7:53 pm-9:42 am

1 stop16h 49m

$205

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/21

12:59 am-4:24 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Columbus

Thu 6/5

9:22 am-9:06 pm

1 stop14h 44m

$218

BurbankColumbus

BUR - CMH

BURCMH

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 6/5

7:00 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Columbus

Mon 6/9

4:56 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from California to Columbus

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Columbus Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Columbus Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from California to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Columbus Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Columbus Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Columbus. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to CMH are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Columbus, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Columbus Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $71. Breeze Airways flights start at $72 while deals on Frontier start at $95 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Columbus Airport?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Columbus Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from California to Columbus Airport on time: Qantas Airways (100%), Malaysia Airlines (78%), American Airlines (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Columbus Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $666 for a flight from California to Columbus Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Columbus) is currently priced at $236.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from California to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from California to Columbus

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$83Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$197Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$197Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$274Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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